Four districts in Sarawak register unhealthy air quality as at 4pm

KUCHING, Aug 7 2026: Four districts - Serian, Kuching, Samarahan and Tebedu - registered an unhealthy air quality as at 4pm today.

Caption: Data of air pollutant index for Sarawak

According to Natural Resources and Environment Board, Serian registered an air pollutant index (API) of 162, Kuching and Samarahan both recorded API of 152 and Tebedu, an API of 127.

Thirteen districts recorded a moderate API while Bario registered an API of 28 which is considered as good.

Sarikei district registered an API of 91, Sri Aman and Bintulu with 89 and Sibu 88.

AQI Levels and Meanings

Good (0–50): Air quality is safe; pollution poses little or no risk.

Moderate (51–100): Air quality is acceptable, though sensitive individuals may experience minor issues.

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101–150): Children, older adults, and people with heart or lung disease may face health effects.

Unhealthy (151–200): General public health effects can occur; sensitive groups may experience more serious issues.

Very Unhealthy (201–300): Health alert warning of emergency conditions for the entire population.

Hazardous (301–500): Emergency warning; everyone is likely to be heavily affected and should avoid outdoor exertion